Yearly Archives: 2011

Popcorn- Driving Laws by State

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

Whether you’re planning an out-of-state road trip or an out-of-state move, the vehicle laws of the other states probably fall pretty low on your list of priorities.  That is, until the flashing blue lights appear in your rearview mirror.  Having … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Free Fall Research Page

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

You decide to try skydiving for your birthday, but you get a little too excited and the last thing you see as you leave the plane is your instructor holding your forgotten parachute.  Oops!  Don’t worry, you’ve been to the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Heat your house with a hair dryer

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

One of the best ways to reduce energy use is conservation, and people are catching on.  As just one example, about 80% of houses built after2000 have double or triple-pane energy-efficient windows, up from only 52% of homes built before … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Rainy Day Fun: Popsicle Stick Bombs

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

There are too many people with too much time on their hands, and too many of them post their doings to the Intertubes.  Sometimes, though, it’s pretty cool.  Next time your kids are looking for something to do on a … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Australia’s Evil Anti-Dwyer

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

We hope you know how hard we work for you to enjoy your experience with Tom Dwyer Automotive.  If you EVER have a complaint or suggestion for how we can improve, WE WANT TO KNOW.  Use the phone, email, snailmail, … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Into the Buzzsaw: Leading Journalists Expose The Myth of a Free Press”

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

As we’re writing this, it is Day 13 of the “Occupy Wall Street” protest.  People who are fed up with the crumbling economy has moved into Zuccotti Park in Manhattan’s financial district with plans to stay.   Each night sees about … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Bridge Update- Crumbling bridge is focus for MoveOn.org rally

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

It’s been a busy month for the bridge, and there’s more on the way.  MoveOn.org and Rebuild The Dream were planning a gathering in support of jobs and investment. When they looked around for examples of desperately neglected infrastructure, guess … Continue reading →

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Drew’s Kitchen- Sea Scallops With Sherry and Saffron Couscous

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

This simple seafood recipe first appeared in the 2001 “Martha Stewart Living”, but has been a strong player in Drew’s recipe file ever since.  Make sure to prepare the scallops and couscous in the same saute pan to share flavors. … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- The shocking truth about “fresh-squeezed” orange juice

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

(Reprinted from Mercola.com, August, 2011) If you buy orange juice at the store, you may lean towards the kind that advertises itself as “100 percent juice” and “not made from concentrate”.  But have you ever wondered why every glass of … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Surprising features of our website

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

It’s not news to tell you we have a website; you’re probably reading this article on our website right now.  But look around a little and you may find that our website is a little different from most other company’s.  … Continue reading →

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